1981 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Econoline (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3510 mm |
